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Turning waste into business

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Heap of opportunities: Waste in a landfill PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Amidst growing concerns about waste disposal and environmental degradation, there are sustained calls for the need to turn waste into business as a broader part of Botswana’s commitment towards value chain development.

Turning waste into business offers an opportunity to find lasting solutions to challenges and setbacks in Botswana’s socio-economic development, given a paradigm shift to sustainable waste management.

The transition towards a circular economy as recommended by the Integrated Waste Management Policy challenges the nation to adopt innovative and sustainable concepts towards waste management by converting waste into valuable resource to enhance livelihoods.

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Turning waste into business

Amidst growing concerns about waste disposal and environmental degradation, there are sustained calls for the need to turn waste into business as a broader part of Botswana’s commitment towards value chain development.

Bid requirements get steeper

BFL admits branding failures

‘Tybo’ bangs in 30 goals and still counting

BFL ‘repairs’ relationship with clubs

We’re back in full action – Serufho

Athletics world comes to Gaborone

BoBA blames poor preparations

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Women's bodies are not a man's playground!